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Here we will publish all our blog posts. The articles we write can be about anything from the changes in law to self help guides with information to help you support your loved ones. All articles are written by the staff of Argo Life & Legacy, not a third party writers.

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Unclaimed child trust fund savings

Unclaimed child trust fund savings

Unclaimed child trust fund savings

If your child was lucky enough to receive a child trust fund from the Government you need to make sure they are claiming their...

Nov 2, 20221 min read

Long delays for an LPA!

Long delays for an LPA!

Long delays for an LPA!

We just wanted to let you know that if you are waiting for a Lasting Power of Attorney to come back registered from the Office of the...

Oct 28, 20221 min read

Pre-Paid Probate Plans

Pre-Paid Probate Plans

Pre-Paid Probate Plans

There is absolutely no need for you to pay for the administration of your estate upfront. If you are ever asked to sign up to a prepaid...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Oct 23, 20224 min read

Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?

Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?

Does the person being deprived of their liberty need to be involved in the decision?

A deprivation of liberty often arises when a person in unable to leave the care environment they are living in or lacks the ability to...

Oct 17, 20222 min read

What is an insane delusion?

What is an insane delusion?

What is an insane delusion?

In the case of Re Clitheroe deceased a dispute arose in the estate of the late Jean Clitheroe which resulted in John Clitheroe arguing...

Oct 14, 20223 min read

What is deprivation of capital?

What is deprivation of capital?

What is deprivation of capital?

The term deprivation of capital is commonly used when discussing care fees and funding. It describes an act carried out by an...

Oct 11, 20222 min read

The local authority has a duty to meet care needs

The local authority has a duty to meet care needs

The local authority has a duty to meet care needs

The Care Act 2014 sets out very clearly that a local authority has a during to meet an adult's care and support needs if they reach the...

Oct 9, 20222 min read

Reforms to social care funding

Reforms to social care funding

Reforms to social care funding

If everything goes to plan, and lets face it, what is at the moment, the Government's care amendments will begin in October 2023. There...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Oct 6, 20222 min read

What is a life interest trust?

What is a life interest trust?

What is a life interest trust?

You may have read our earlier article in which we spoke about quality street chocolates and discretionary trusts. We thought you might...

Aug 28, 20223 min read

What is a discretionary trust?

What is a discretionary trust?

What is a discretionary trust?

It was Forrest Gump who said "life is like a box of chocolates". He was not wrong as you never know what you gonna get! The same can be...

Aug 25, 20223 min read

What is a trustee?

What is a trustee?

What is a trustee?

There is a technical definition of a trustee which talks about fiduciary duties and legal responsibilities but that does not mean much to...

Aug 22, 20222 min read

What should happen when I make a will

What should happen when I make a will

What should happen when I make a will

We have focused in previous articles on why wills are important, how they help you plan for the future, react to change and protect your...

SOCIAL & WELLBEING

Aug 19, 20223 min read

Register with the Trust Registration Service

Register with the Trust Registration Service

Register with the Trust Registration Service

Right now, the most important thing for a trustee to do is make sure they have registered their trust with the Trust Registration Service...

Aug 16, 20222 min read

Do I have to pay Inheritance Tax?

Do I have to pay Inheritance Tax?

Do I have to pay Inheritance Tax?

HMRC has revealed that it has seen an increase in the amount of tax paid on death in England and Wales for the period to April 2022. ...

Jun 7, 20222 min read

Why does Argo want you to make your will?

Why does Argo want you to make your will?

Why does Argo want you to make your will?

Kelly is the founder of Argo Life & Legacy, a legacy for her grandmother. Argo exists to give a voice to those who struggle to be heard...

May 31, 20222 min read

What happens to my dog when I die?

What happens to my dog when I die?

What happens to my dog when I die?

Pets are precious; after all, they are your best friends and part of the family. Cats can live for 20 years, dogs can live for fifteen...

May 26, 20222 min read

I don't have a will

I don't have a will

I don't have a will

People will always find a reason to put off making a will. They focus on the tiny details and forget the bigger picture. They blame...

May 24, 20221 min read

You must make a new will if you are considering divorce or separation

You must make a new will if you are considering divorce or separation

You must make a new will if you are considering divorce or separation

If you want to protect your assets because you are considering divorce or separation, Argo can help you make a new will so you avoid the...

May 22, 20222 min read

Make sure you change your will when circumstances change.

Make sure you change your will when circumstances change.

Make sure you change your will when circumstances change.

Almost as dangerous as not making a will is doing nothing when circumstances change. It’s easy to do nothing and before you know it time...

May 20, 20221 min read

You must invest in a will as well as a wedding rings if you are getting married!

You must invest in a will as well as a wedding rings if you are getting married!

You must invest in a will as well as a wedding rings if you are getting married!

Everything changes when you get married. You don’t just promise to love and to cherish and to honour and obey. You also become part of...

May 17, 20222 min read

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